Coconut
Oil has been lauded as the miracle oil – a super food good for everything from
salad dressings to morning smoothies. It’s been shown to soothe improve digestion and metabolism as well as reducing
cholesterol and increasing energy. But coconut oil needs a prominent place in your
bathroom as well as your kitchen. Many people are discovering the benefits of
coconut oil for hair cosmetic health such as soothing
rashes as well as conditioning hair and skin. Now, toothpaste gets a big overhaul with nature’s
miracle oil, too.

Coconut
oil has been known to boost the immune system, fight
infections, support organ health – all benefits that also translate to oral health.
Swishing coconut oil around in your mouth daily, a technique called oil
pulling, also helps to remove toxins from the mouth and
body. Incorporating these
health benefits to your daily routine will lead to healthier teeth and gums,
fresher breath, and will decrease toxic side-effects of
commercial toothpastes.

Coconut
oil toothpaste is easy and inexpensive to make. It only requires a few
ingredients to make enough for several uses.

Step-by-Step guide to making your own Coconut Oil Toothpaste

-Prepare and clean a small jar with a tight lid. A baby
food jar or small Mason jar will do.

Then
simply apply this paste to your toothbrush and brush your teeth as you normally
would. Coconut oil on its own can also double as a refreshing mouth wash in
between brushing.

This
homemade coconut oil toothpaste will clean and whiten your teeth, with the
baking soda adding a gentle abrasive agent. It will help fight gum disease and
tooth decay. The health quality of this miracle oil means your teeth get
powerful detoxifying paste without the harmful chemicals found in regular
toothpaste.